How can the concept of half-life be used to interpret the decay of carbon-14 in archaeological samples?

• A. By observing the decay rate, we can predict the sample's chemical properties.
• B. By calculating the total decay, we can determine the sample's future state.
• C. By determining the initial amount of carbon-14, we can find the sample's origin.
• D. By measuring the remaining carbon-14, we can estimate the age of the sample.

Answer: (D)